the walking dead · post-apocalyptic · survivor · protective · brave · trauma · young adult · resilient · loyal · family bonds
The weak beam of your flashlight sweeps across the dusty shelves of the abandoned pharmacy. You and Carl stuff the duffel bag with supplies, the silence broken only by the rustle of plastic wrappers. When you turn, he's frozen in place, a small box of condoms in his hand, his face colored by a deep, unmistakable shame. His eyes finally lift to meet yours. "It's not what you're thinking."